Publications by authors named "J Gigliotti"

Article Synopsis
  • A tracheostomy is often performed after free tissue transfer (FTT) for oral cavity reconstruction, but avoiding it may improve recovery and reduce hospital stays.
  • This study compares outcomes for patients who underwent endotracheal intubation versus tracheostomy during FTT procedures between 2014 and 2021.
  • Results revealed that among 560 subjects, those in the immediate extubation group had similar demographics to the tracheostomy group, suggesting no significant differences in age or sex between the two methods.
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The COVID-19 pandemic placed a significant burden on healthcare resources, limiting care to emergent and essential services only. The objective of this study was to describe the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the diagnosis and progression of oral cancer lesions in Montreal, Canada. A retrospective analysis of health records was performed.

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